You don’t need to live in a rural, century-old home to achieve a cozy farmhouse aesthetic.
Try using materials like thrifted feed sacks, your grandmother’s tea towels, or vintage country French fabric.
For a casual, unfussy look, arrange them among modern store-bought varieties.
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Or transform an armoire into a stripped-down china cabinet.
Just remove the doors and install simple shelf pegs from the hardware store.
For a contrasting look, sand and stain existing shelves or cut your own planks.
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Next,mark the location of studson your wall.
Work your way down the wall, using a nickel to space boards evenly.
For the final section, measure and cut the last plank to size for a perfect fit.
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Just scuff glossy surfaces with a sanding sponge, then apply one or two coats of paint.
For a worn appearance, lightly sand after the paint has dried.
you’re able to find inexpensive, easy-to-hang versions at many home retailers.
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Wood Slab Bench
Craft a DIY farmhouse-style bench using a live-edge wood slab.
Stain and seal the wood, then attach steel legs to the underside.
For added comfort, fashion a simple cushion to sit on top.
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Farmhouse-Style Storage
Transform a TV armoireinto a stylish serving station with a few simple updates.
Adding mini-drawers and stemware holders inside boosts function.
Glass inserts in the doors let the interior styling shine.
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Add a plant stand to help elevate your plants.
Clamp 2x4s together lengthwise and secure with wood glue, then nail atop a plywood sheet.
Repeat for each countertop side.
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Use L brackets or corner braces to connect the plywood undersides of each panel to create a freestanding structure.
When dry, set atop cabinets or appliances.
Modern Farmhouse Planters
Usher guests inside with amodern take on galvanized planters.
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Cut pieces of weather-resistant medium-density overlay (MDO) to form a frame for each container.
On one piece, trace and cut a hole the size of your bucket’s rim.
Assemble the frame using wood glue and screws, then drop the bucket into the opening.
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Cut 2x4s to your desired length for the legs and stretchers.
Assemble the legs and stretchers into four L-shapes, then secure those together to form the table base.
DIY Patterned Tile Floors
Update a blah bathroomwith geometric floor tile for a modern farmhouse dynamic.
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you could install new tile or upgrade current tile floors with a DIY stencil.
First, scrub floors with a grease-cutting cleaner and mask off baseboards with painters tape.
Prime tile using a bonding primer, then coat floors with a flat-sheen base color.
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Spray the back of your stencil with a low-tack adhesive and let it dry.
When all tiles have been stenciled and are dry, apply a water-base clear coat for protection.
A good premixed grout makes the job even simpler.
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For glass tile,choose unsanded grout, which won’t scratch delicate surfaces.
Drop a frayed piece of steel wood into a spray bottle of vinegar and let it sit overnight.
Spray the wood with the solution, and let dry for a gray barnwood effect.
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DIY Farmhouse Plant Stands
Turn simple tomato cages into charming greeters.
Use wire cutters to remove the legs and trim the cages to desired heights.
Spray the cages with bonding primer and paint; let dry.
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For a charming touch, unfurl three-strand manila rope to wrap around the horizontal rings.
Secure the rope ends with a knot or silicone glue.
Small-tapered planters sit securely in tall stands, while large, wide-base planters are best reserved for short ones.
